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Pom Pom’s, winter warmth, blended wool and vogue are a few words to describe The Cove. This New England based business churns out handmade knitwear using a variety of wool.

Kelly, Founder of The Cove, typically crochet’s with an acrylic wool blend. She let me know that this specific wool is marvelously versatile, easy to care for and not to mention soft to the touch. Some of my favorite pieces are the Pom Pom hats with matching scarves and fingerless mittens. If you are looking for something a bit more luxe, she also makes knit hats with Peruvian wool which are topped with a fluffy pom pom.

Full disclosure, Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Cove, is one of my best friends so I may be a bit biased in regards to her products. Feel free to check out her stuff and make up your mind for yourself! Follow her on Instagram @TheCove_NH or contact her on Kelly.thecove@gmail.com

Between the scorching hot summer and snow-covered winters is the perfect temperature to wear a leather jacket. This jacket has the ability to set the tone for an outfit. In this specific example the casual shirt, jeans, boot and scarf are elevated to a level just above casual. So I guess we could call this casual fancy. The jacket also acts as a layer, ensuring that the wearer is content in any type of weather. So get yourself a nice leather jacket, pair it with comfortable T-shirt, Jeans and boot and enjoy this perfect time of year.

By now many are comfortable mixing patterns and likely do it on a daily basis. Another fun way to push the buttons of fashion is to mix styles. This ensemble mixes comfortable casual with business button up. The leather Vans combine a classic fabric with classic colors. Black and white provides a great foundation to be creative with the rest of an outfit. The shoes also set the tone for the more relaxed part of the look. The material of the jean continues with that trend to stretch and give when the wearer moves. The Victorian inspired top brings the touch of elegance to this overall casual outfit with layers of silky fabric. The folds add another dimension allowing the shirt to puff away from the body, adding a wonderful artistic flare. Don’t worry; the top is still loose enough to move.

As you may have noticed, I have taken the summer off from regular blog posts. While summer is typically a busy time for all of us, I had other motives for taking some time to myself. Doing so has allowed me to work on projects for other publications and take time to really think about what I want Calla Lynne to be. Fashion is certainly a large part of my life and something I enjoy but it is not the only creative outlet I take pursue.

In order to share all of my passions I will be expanding the content of Calla Lynne. You can expect to see fashion, photography (landscape, portrait, etc.), D.I.Y. projects and more. I hope that you will be able to enjoy the new Calla Lynne blog just as much, if not more, than before!

As a red head I have always steered away from bright red clothing. I decided to try and change my way of thinking about the color. My first attempt was with this beautiful patterned dress. The floral pattern with blue and green colors break up the bright red background. This can help you to wear a color that you may not normally be comfortable with. While I may not be wearing a solid color red dress any time soon, I will definitely be incorporating more red patterned pieces into my wardrobe.

A reoccurring theme in blog is looking good while being comfortable. This outfit fits right in with that sentiment. The base of the outfit is the leather vans and these shoes were the inspiration for the rest of the pieces. The lighter jean compliments the warmer weather and colors of the summer season. The jeans also break up the dark color of the shirt and the shoe. The black V-nick tank top ensures that this outfit can go from a day time bbq to late night drinks. There are a few things you can do to help transform this outfit to the event your attending. For example choose a darker lipstick and big flashy earrings to dress this up a bit. If you are doing out for a casual event try a lighter lipstick or no lipstick with a smaller earring.

This outfit encompasses two things that I have been really into lately; patterns and hats. The bright blue flower pattern of the dress really plays into the warmer colors that you will see this time of year. Most of us tend to gravitate more towards the warmer colored tops and patterns as the temperature increases. However, patterns are a great way to combine several colors that you may not have thought of pairing, no matter what the time of year.

As mentioned, hats are a fun accessory that I have been enjoying. A hat can change the whole feel of an outfit. Especially depending on the style of a hat. This specific hat has a beautiful leather bow on the side, which ties into the femininity of the dress. The hat combined with the boots makes me feel like I should be strolling through a farmers market or enjoying some other fun outdoor event.